At a Glance
Median Income
$89,167
$78,616 per capita
Home Value
$154,500
Zillow: $281,813
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
11.0% smoking rate
How Galesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galesburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Galesburg residents earn a median household income of $89,167 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,616. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galesburg is $154,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,813. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
21.1% of adults in Galesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galesburg has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population57
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,167
Per Capita$78,616
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$281,813
Housing Units51
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation1,079 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute34 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Galesburg was founded in 1882.
The median home in Galesburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hector International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.